However, if you do not, you should contact an orthopedic surgeon/urgent care to get treatment. They can drain your knee and inject with cortisone as well as provide with medicine to treat the gout attack.
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Swelling would be typical while the foot is healing from the fracture.

If you elevate the foot, the swelling should go down. If it is not going down with elevation, you should talk to your doctor. The cast could be too tight or you could develop a blood clot in your leg from being in the cast.
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Most acute meniscus tears will cause swelling and pain in the joint. This can often be accompanied by popping, catching, or locking up of the knee.
An orthopedic surgeons can evaluate with xrays and physical exam. If there is suspicion, then the doctor will likley order an MRI to clearly evaluate the meniscus.
I doubt you could test on your own.
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